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LB05 VZW

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Blue Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

38,911 mi
Last recorded38,911 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB05 VZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 38,911 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 38,241 miles

Nearside Rear Light cluster cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly age cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly age cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2025 38,241 miles

Nearside Rear Light cluster cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly age cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly age cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both jets (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 37,905 miles

Boot wont open.

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Rear Light cluster cracked.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both age cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 37,424 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 37,065 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 36,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges 205/50/16 87w

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 1 Jun 2021 36,437 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front both n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges 205/50/16 87w

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Jun 2020 35,471 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 35,471 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2019 34,545 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 34,545 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 32,801 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 31,450 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 31,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,260 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 29,107 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,180 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 26,245 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 23,987 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 23,987 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 21,590 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 19,074 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 16,099 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 12,358 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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LB05 VZW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Blue with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 55,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB05 VZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB05 VZW is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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